Dairy Dryer Operator | GMP & Quality Control

Dairy Challenge; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Dryer Operator in Minnesota to operate and monitor all dryer equipment and related process controls. You will maintain dryer components, manage waste, and ensure product quality while following GMP and safety policies.

Responsibilities include recording daily production data, sampling products, and communicating shift recaps to the incoming operator. Requires a high school diploma or GED and ability to read, write and speak English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Be able to work a full 12-hour shift.
• Physically handle the duties assigned, including cleaning.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dryer and related process controls as trained.
• Maintain dryer components (top of dryer, gaskets, pipes).
• Keep tower and ground floor clean and organized when not in use.
• Manage shut downs between products and before washups.
• Record powder on daily production sheets and verify labels.
• Collect product samples and manage waste to meet specifications.
• Ensure product meets customer specifications and communicate shift recap to next operator.
• Adhere to GMP, sanitation, safety and DFA policies and procedures.
• Attend required training such as Safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF.

Skills

12-hour shift

Physical stamina

Reading & writing English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Dryer Operator in Minnesota to operate and monitor all dryer equipment and related process controls. You will maintain dryer components, manage waste, and ensure product quality while following GMP and safety policies.

Responsibilities include recording daily production data, sampling products, and communicating shift recaps to the incoming operator. Requires a high school diploma or GED and ability to read, write and speak English.